The Red Light District, also known as 'De Wallen', is arguably the biggest tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Although it is known mainly for its adult entertainment, it houses many medical and law practices, restaurants, coffee shops, museums and more.9601280

The Red Light District, also known as 'De Wallen', is arguably the biggest tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Although it is known mainly for its adult entertainment, it houses many medical and law practices, restaurants, coffee shops, museums and more.

Although helmets are rarely worn, Amsterdam is known by many as the most bike-friendly city in the world. They even have specialized traffic lights with bicycle symbols.9601280

Although helmets are rarely worn, Amsterdam is known by many as the most bike-friendly city in the world. They even have specialized traffic lights with bicycle symbols.

A sign on one of the city's oldest streets, Zeedijk, which is located in Amsterdam's Chinese district and marks one of the boundaries of the Red Light District.9601280

A sign on one of the city's oldest streets, Zeedijk, which is located in Amsterdam's Chinese district and marks one of the boundaries of the Red Light District.

A neon sign for the Apotheek, or pharmacy.9601280

A neon sign for the Apotheek, or pharmacy.

In Amsterdam there are plenty of places to smoke. However, drinking is allocated to designated areas. Sorry.9601280

In Amsterdam there are plenty of places to smoke. However, drinking is allocated to designated areas. Sorry.

A "for sale" sign in a suburb of Amsterdam.9601280

A "for sale" sign in a suburb of Amsterdam.

A sign for odd-size luggage in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Schipol is the Netherlands main international airport.9601280

A sign for odd-size luggage in the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Schipol is the Netherlands main international airport.

Lighted sex-shop sign in the Red Light District.9601280

Lighted sex-shop sign in the Red Light District.

Sex Cinema sign in the Red Light District of Amsterdam.9601280

Sex Cinema sign in the Red Light District of Amsterdam.

One of many youth hostels in Amsterdam. This particular hostel is located in Warmoesstraat, on the edge of the Red Light District and one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam. 9601280

One of many youth hostels in Amsterdam. This particular hostel is located in Warmoesstraat, on the edge of the Red Light District and one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam.

A sign at the entrance of a playground.9601280

A sign at the entrance of a playground.

A sign on the building where Anne Frank lived while she was in hiding during WWII. The house, now a museum, is where her world-famous diary was written.9601280

A sign on the building where Anne Frank lived while she was in hiding during WWII. The house, now a museum, is where her world-famous diary was written.

The entrance to the museum of high profile celebrity wax figures, known as Madame Tussauds, located on Dam Square.9601280

The entrance to the museum of high profile celebrity wax figures, known as Madame Tussauds, located on Dam Square.

The 'Bulldog Coffeeshop', in the heart of the Red Light District, a place where it is tolerated to sell and smoke marijuana and hashish. It claims to be the first coffee shop in Amsterdam,.9601280

The 'Bulldog Coffeeshop', in the heart of the Red Light District, a place where it is tolerated to sell and smoke marijuana and hashish. It claims to be the first coffee shop in Amsterdam,.

A "please clean up after your pets" sign located in parks and recreation zones. 9601280

A "please clean up after your pets" sign located in parks and recreation zones.

Timur Kulgarin

A caution sign in Amsterdam depicts a man walking with one leg missing.9601280

A caution sign in Amsterdam depicts a man walking with one leg missing.

A sign for the nearest restroom located in the Red Light District.9601280

A sign for the nearest restroom located in the Red Light District.

Known for its adult entertainment, XXX marks the spot on a nearby bench in the Red Light District.9601280

Known for its adult entertainment, XXX marks the spot on a nearby bench in the Red Light District.

michel de nijs

One of over 200 coffee shops in Amsterdam.9601280

One of over 200 coffee shops in Amsterdam.

The Iamsterdam sign, the city motto, with the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of Art and History, in the background.9601280

The Iamsterdam sign, the city motto, with the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of Art and History, in the background.